Commodity Trader

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

& DUTIES:

• Have a competitive approach, be a visionary in the market and area of expertise
• Establish, grow and maintain close and effective relationships with key customers and suppliers
• Market penetration through existing contacts, build and develop new contacts
• Combine the product and industry knowledge to identify opportunities for growth
• Ability to work with internal sales teams, purchasers, and other branches to enhance synergies
• Process and manage sales orders, including after-sales service (shipping information/tally revisions/claim processing)
• Contribute to pricing strategy, market positioning, and inventory exposure decisions within assigned categories
• Prepare internal pricing, paperwork, and reports
• Proven track record of targeting and growing accounts
• Attend periodic customer visits, meetings, and trade shows as required

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred – 3-5 years lumber/panel trading and/or buying experience
• Proven record delivering superior customer service
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Able to meet and exceed performance targets
• Ability to manage inventory turnover and limit aged product
• Responsibility towards the full cycle of sales, including claim and inventory management
• Experience making profit-based decisions using data-analysis tools
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

COMPENSATION:

• Annual Salary : $45,000 – $55,000
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP contribution
• Vision care
• Wellness